What to Do with Leftover Coffee Grounds

Coffee doesn’t just work miracles in the morning. It works wonders even after you’re through brewing. Your coffee grounds are great for all sorts of things, from cooking and cleaning to gardening. Once you start seeing the value in those little grounds, you’ll stop viewing them as a hassle that’s only going to go in the trash.

Making coffee at home is already a great way to save money. Reusing the grounds stretches your dollar even further. So have at it. Here are seven ways to put your coffee grounds to good use.

① Clean Your Grill, Pots and Pans

Abrasive coffee grounds are great for scrubbing greasy grills, pots and pans. Put grounds on a rag and gleefully scrub away, knowing you’re using a natural product to eliminate hard-to-clean grime.